Assistant Headteacher - Addington School
Posted 1 day ago by Reading Borough Council
location_on Reading
location_on Reading 27/09/2026
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job detailsSalary £77,676 - £87,664 per year
Contractual hours 37
Basis Full time
Region Permanent / Full-Time
Job category/type Schools
Date posted 16/09/2026
Job reference SCH3530
Addington School is part of Ascendancy Partnership Trust, a multi-academy trust with deep community roots across the Berkshire area composed of a family of SEN schools all specialising in learning difficulties. We are a large all-age Outstanding Special School on the edge of Reading in Woodley, an we have an Early Years Centre located in Farley Hill.
Required for January 2027 but early start can be considered.
You will be:- Passionate about early education for our learners, experienced in the development of Early Years / Primary curriculum and assessment for students with learning difficulties
- An experienced senior / middle leader with a proven track record
- A leader who is energised by a new project but can adhere to strict timelines and deadlines
- Highly organised and efficient whilst able to inspire and enthuse staff, students and the community
- A professional with drive, energy and determination alongside a good sense of humour
- A school environment where our amazing children and young people are at the heart of everything we do
- The opportunity to join an experienced leadership team of an Outstanding school and develop yourself within a growing special school MAT
- An incredibly strong, talented and committed staff team
- Strong support from the Headteacher, Leadership Team, Trust and Governing Body
- An environment where innovation, forward thinking and staff development are at the heart of what we do
If you would like to be part of the Addington Community and want to know more, please contact Lynda Wood, Headteacher on if you wish to discuss the role further or arrange a visit to the school.
Closing date: Sunday 27th September 2026
Interview date: Friday 9th October 2026
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Addington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Applicants must have a right to work in the UK